Diphthong (definition)

A diphthong is a complex vowel that is considered a single sound but the tongue moves from one part of the mouth to another within a single syllable. For example, the vowel in the English word eye consists of two parts an /a/ vowel (as in the first vowel in father) followed by an /i/ vowel (essentially the vowel in feet).

• the diphthongs in English are [aj, aw, oj].
• diphthongs in Gaelic include but are not limited to [iə, aw]

See Also

• Monophthong (definition)
• Sounds of Scottish Gaelic

External Links

• http://akerbeltz.org/index.php?title=Diphthongs

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• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphthong

References

• Ladefoged, D. (2010) A Course in Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wadsworth Publishing.